CANADA – Canadian wooden panel manufacturer Norbord stands out among its peers by posting the best performance figures of the 2017 Notifix Index®.

BRAZIL – The recovery of the Brazilian economy became evident with the decision of Duratex to resume its Itapetininga operation. In 2015, the largest Brazilian company in the sector decided to temporarily suspend the production of MDF and MDP at this plant due to the slowdown in the construction and furniture sectors.

USA – Roseburg Forest Products announced on April 9, 2018 that it had completed the purchase from Pembroke of a medium density fiberboard (MDF) plant and molding production facilities located in northeastern Ontario, Canada.

GERMANY – Pfleiderer Group ended 2017 with robust financial performance.

CHILE – 2017 was a year of deep transition for the Chilean board manufacturer, Masisa.

CHILE – Arauco’s consolidated sales for the year reached USD 5,238.3 million an increase of 10% compared to the USD 4,761.4 million in 2016.

BRAZIL – Eucatex, one of the largest producers of wood panels in Brazil, which also operates in the paints and varnishes, laminate floors, and doors segments, reported net income of BRL 65.3 million in FY 2017, an improvement of 21.8% compared to 2016 (BRL 53.6 million).

MEXICO – After just over 18 months of starting operations, Tecnotabla, the MDF manufacturer of the Proteak group, closed the year with an estimated market share of 21%, supported by a strategy of producing high-quality boards and focusing in value-added products (melamine launch 2017) that resulted in a purchase recurrence close to 80%.

U.S. – Construction of Egger’s new industrial complex in Lexington, North Carolina has begun with the ground-breaking ceremony for the office building on site.

AUSTRIA – The new App launched by Kronospan, the world’s largest wooden board manufacturer, is user-friendly, giving the user the ability to mix and match decors, colors and textures.

CANADA – Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products recently reached an agreement with Pembroke MDF, Inc. to purchase Pembroke’s medium density fiberboard (MDF) and molding production facilities located in northeastern Ontario, Canada.

SPAIN – Sonae Arauco was present in Maderalia with a stand of 306 m2 built entirely with products of the brand.